| Drill 1 - Catch the Egg |
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Warm Up:
Refer to the “Warm Up” section for a variety of fun warm up activities for your team. Use a combination of exercises “with” and “without” the ball. Relate the warm up to the skill of the day. Be creative, energetic, and make the
warm-up a fun start to the practice session.
Objective of the Practice:
This practice is designed to encourage young players to have the confidence to control a ball in the air.
Field Preparation:
 Grid 10 x 10 yards. Entire Groups of players. Cones. Supply of balls.
Coaching Points:
The entire group are placed in an area 10 x 10 yards. The coach is positioned at the side o the square.
The coach calls out a players name and serves a “soft” throw just above head height to the player. The player
must prevent the ball (egg) from hitting the ground by “catching” (controlling) it using their thigh or foot. A point is awarded for each successful attempt. Increase height of service gradually. |
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| Drill 2 - Crabby Patties |
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Objective of the Practice:
This practice is designed to improve ball control by having players control the ball and turn, as it is moving away from them.
Field Preparation:
Grid 20 x 20 yards. Entire Groups of players. Cones. Supply of balls.
Coaching Points:
The ball is a “Crabby Patty” and coach is Sponge Bob. The players hand the coach their ball and the coach throws the ball out in different directions for the player to chase after, control and return. Two players without a ball are the “Planktons”. If they steal the ball, they reverse roles with the player they stole it from. Don’t let the Planktons steal the Crabby Patty secret recipe.
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| Drill 3 - Power Rangers |
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Objective of the Practice:
This practice is designed to improve ball control by having players control the ball and turn, as it is moving away from them.
Field Preparation:
Grid 20 x 20 yards. Entire Groups of players. Cones. Supply of balls.
Coaching Points:
Divide your group into two teams (Red Rangers and Blue Rangers). Each team is placed at opposite cones.
The coach serves the ball forward into the grid. The first Power Ranger from each team must run out and try and win the ball and return in back to the starting line. They must try and keep control of the ball and turn while being challenged. Avoid 50/50 service so players don’t collide.
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| Drill 4 - Catch the Bus |
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Objective of the Practice:
This practice is designed to improve ball control by having players control the ball and turn, as it is moving away from them.
Field Preparation:
Grid 20 x 20 yards. Entire Group of players. Cones. Supply of balls.
Coaching Points:
The ball is the bus and the kids have to catch the bus for school. The coach rolls the ball out in front and the first player runs out to catch the bus before it stops. The player then brings it back home by dribbling. If the ball stops, then they have missed the bus.
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| Small-Sided Game (with goalkeepers) |
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Exercise Objectives:
Finish with small sided game 6 v 6, 7 v 7 (with Goalkeepers). The practice should be concluded with a small-sided game reinforcing the coaching points from your drills. |
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Field Preparation
Entire Group (split into two equal teams)
Area 40 x 60 yards
Use Small Goals, Cones or Flag poles
Supply of Balls
Colored Bibs |
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Coaching Pointers:
- Divide the players into two equal teams with goalkeepers.
- Each field should be approximately 40 yards x 60 yards.
- Use corner flags or cones as goals.
- Total time, 20-30 minutes.
- At the end of your session, review all coaching points made during the practice.
Record Score:
Team 1_________________ v Team 2 _________________
At the end of your session, review all coaching points made during the practice. |
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